Jack Flash Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Miliband didn't help Di Canio or sunderland at all with his face saving publicity stunt. It'd have nowhere near the amount of attention without that happening. Miliband was the headline act but twitter was already in full flow and twitter is one the main drivers of a news story. That's just the equivalent of 606 on the radio. These things become big stories then die out after a few days when something else happens (Haidara/McManaman being a good example). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is all distracting from what is a shocking decision football wise imo. It really is though isn't it Can't find figures but is it true that he spent over £10m on players at Swindon? I don't know a figure but he did spend a lot. One of his ex-chairman said his management style was car crash management. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is all distracting from what is a shocking decision football wise imo. Good or bad, only time will tell. It certainly was a massive massive gamble, but if I were them I would have much rather tried an unknown than any of the merry-go-round band of boring rejects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 At the end of the day, unfortunately, this media circus will cause opposition clubs' fans to sing back at Di Canio, which the mackems will have to counter, and it could possibly lead to some bans, investigations, and possibly some ugly scenes. It's completely needless, and once again, totally irresponsible by the media. Par for the course really. Also, this argument that Swindon aren't in the limelight isn't good enough. They're not exactly a pub side, and featured in some big televised cup games this season. Where was the condemnation then? Because we regularly hear about league one sides? I have already posted one article about his behaviour there so it obviously got some attention, plus there is a another video which certainly didn't escape the media where he fell out with a player and was reported to assault him. A premier league club is however going to get a hell of a lot more attention. Not sure why this is a shock to anyone It isn's a shock to anyone as much as it seems to have been a shock to the national media. A reaction I find absolutely hilarious/irresponsible/hypocritical by them. Massively agree with this btw. It's almost if everyone is suddenly worried the PL brand is going to be ruined when it should never have got to this stage in the first place. Isn't that just the way it is though? How often do we hear about events in the 4th tier of Spanish, Italian or German football? I am sure there are a few fairly big events in the lower leagues this season that we haven't heard about because it just doesn't get the headlines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Miliband didn't help Di Canio or sunderland at all with his face saving publicity stunt. It'd have nowhere near the amount of attention without that happening. To be fair to Miliband he could kiss what remained of his political career goodbye if he didn't resign. There's no way he could've spoken with any authority as an ex-Labour MP if he sat quietly while the club he was vice chairman of appointed a self-confessed fascist. He had no where else to go. I agree. Just looks like he dropped them right in it for self serving reasons when he could have done it privately and with little fuss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Miliband didn't help Di Canio or sunderland at all with his face saving publicity stunt. It'd have nowhere near the amount of attention without that happening. Absolutely. Wasn't he offski stateside anyway? Expertly s*** stirred and served to the media on a silver platter. Until 24 hours ago he was remaining in his role at Sunderland. USA or not he wasn't going to jack in a job that paid £125k for a fortnight of work. Hadn't realized it was that significant of a role. I thought it was more a ceremonial one. Fair play to him then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The Depache Mode chant of "Racist Bastard" we regaled Suarez with is easily modified into "Fascist Bastard". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 This is all distracting from what is a shocking decision football wise imo. It really is though isn't it Can't find figures but is it true that he spent over £10m on players at Swindon? I don't know a figure but he did spend a lot. One of his ex-chairman said his management style was car crash management. Anyone else see his treatment of Wes Foderingham? Harsh on a 20 year old kid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The Depache Mode chant of "Racist b******" we regaled Suarez with is easily modified into "Fascist b******". I just hope he fails massively, imagine that club Oh god, please let them be relegated. Let us beat them a la 5-1 at home couple of years back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What amazes me about some of the reactions is how casual some people are about fascism, as if it's a thing of the past that is deserving of mockery at the most, something that is completely harmless in today's society. It isn't, far from it, and the current economic crisis is the perfect breeding ground for movements like fascism to come to the fore again. What the flying fuck were SAFC thinking opening this can of worms, and that's before you even get to his football management credentials, experience with relegation fights and at the highest level and lack of connection to their club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Miliband didn't help Di Canio or sunderland at all with his face saving publicity stunt. It'd have nowhere near the amount of attention without that happening. To be fair to Miliband he could kiss what remained of his political career goodbye if he didn't resign. There's no way he could've spoken with any authority as an ex-Labour MP if he sat quietly while the club he was vice chairman of appointed a self-confessed fascist. He had no where else to go. I agree. Just looks like he dropped them right in it for self serving reasons when he could have done it privately and with little fuss. is what I meant by shit stirred and handed to the media to do their best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Miliband didn't help Di Canio or sunderland at all with his face saving publicity stunt. It'd have nowhere near the amount of attention without that happening. To be fair to Miliband he could kiss what remained of his political career goodbye if he didn't resign. There's no way he could've spoken with any authority as an ex-Labour MP if he sat quietly while the club he was vice chairman of appointed a self-confessed fascist. He had no where else to go. I agree. Just looks like he dropped them right in it for self serving reasons when he could have done it privately and with little fuss. How private does he need to be? He's got to make a statement to clarify his position. He was well within his rights IMO and while I don't like the bloke to suggest he's been self serving is a bit stupid. Surely it would've been a lot more self serving if he remained in his role, fucked his principles and collected his £125k? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Martin Samuel wrote this about Di Canio when he was linked with the WHU job http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2281313/Paolo-Di-Canio-high-maintenance-Premier-League--Martin-Samuel.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Miliband didn't help Di Canio or sunderland at all with his face saving publicity stunt. It'd have nowhere near the amount of attention without that happening. To be fair to Miliband he could kiss what remained of his political career goodbye if he didn't resign. There's no way he could've spoken with any authority as an ex-Labour MP if he sat quietly while the club he was vice chairman of appointed a self-confessed fascist. He had no where else to go. I agree. Just looks like he dropped them right in it for self serving reasons when he could have done it privately and with little fuss. How private does he need to be? He's got to make a statement to clarify his position. He was well within his rights IMO and while I don't like the bloke to suggest he's been self serving is a bit stupid. Surely it would've been a lot more self serving if he remained in his role, fucked his principles and collected his £125k? He needed to clarify his position or questions would had came about immediately as he is a high profile figure especially after the bomb shell he made this week by moving to the USA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What has been the official club response to Milliband's resignation btw? I think I've missed it if there has been any forthcoming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What amazes me about some of the reactions is how casual some people are about fascism, as if it's a thing of the past that is deserving of mockery at the most, something that is completely harmless in today's society. It isn't, far from it, and the current economic crisis is the perfect breeding ground for movements like fascism to come to the fore again. What the flying f*** were SAFC thinking opening this can of worms, and that's before you even get to his football management credentials, experience with relegation fights and at the highest level and lack of connection to their club? You make it sound like people are defending a party leader ready to enter an election, come on man. Like I said, let's not forget us signing Bowyer or Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Football is about people, history, politics, everything. Newcastle United reflect the city and the North East. The mackems whole inferiority complex is economic. Newcastle has done far better than S'land has as an area. It's more of a forward thinking cosmopolitan city and it's reflected in the football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Football is about people, history, politics, everything. Newcastle United reflect the city and the North East. The mackems whole inferiority complex is economic. Newcastle has done far better than S'land has as an area. It's more of a forward thinking cosmopolitan city and it's reflected in the football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Interpolic Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I don't think us signing Barton or Bowyer is by any means on the same level, but I can't say I was happy about us spending good money on thugs to wear the shirt. Think it's a different issue though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Football is about people, history, politics, everything. Newcastle United reflect the city and the North East. The mackems whole inferiority complex is economic. Newcastle has done far better than S'land has as an area. It's more of a forward thinking cosmopolitan city and it's reflected in the football. Your avatar man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 What amazes me about some of the reactions is how casual some people are about fascism, as if it's a thing of the past that is deserving of mockery at the most, something that is completely harmless in today's society. It isn't, far from it, and the current economic crisis is the perfect breeding ground for movements like fascism to come to the fore again. What the flying f*** were SAFC thinking opening this can of worms, and that's before you even get to his football management credentials, experience with relegation fights and at the highest level and lack of connection to their club? You make it sound like people are defending a party leader ready to enter an election, come on man. Like I said, let's not forget us signing Bowyer or Barton. Both were atleast sorry for their actions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Probably already been quoted but guess which political figure said this: "Di Canio is an exhibitionist. His salute didn't have any significance. He's a good lad." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Probably already been quoted but guess which political figure said this: "Di Canio is an exhibitionist. His salute didn't have any significance. He's a good lad." Shaka Hislop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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